Ber "Slutphase" Music Video Review
A riveting emotional journey, Ber deals with the fallout from a terrible relationship while immersing herself in a fanciful cookery adventure.
Read MoreAndy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - July 2023
It’s already July! We’ve been enjoying about a month of outdoor music, and discovering all the new sounds our talented music community has to offer. I got some laid back rockers, women who have had enough, those at peace with who they have become, and more.
Read MoreEveryday is like Sunday: An Evening with Greta Ruth at the 7th Street Entry.
Greta opened the night for Kate Malanphy and to say it was perfect would be an understatement. The right sound, tone, inflection and warmth in Greta’s voice completely lulled the crowd.
Read MoreKate Malanaphy Takes Us Along Their Journey of Self-Awareness, Reflection, and Actualization with “Rock”
Kate Malanaphy’s “Rock”, takes us along their own respective journey of self-awareness, reflection, and actualization, in a way that as listeners, makes us ponder our own.
Read MoreAndy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - May 2023
May is here! So is warmer weather (to stay, we hope) and more great music from the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Some are from old favorite artists of mine and others I discovered through the magic that is social media and thought, “Yes! Need!”
Read MoreAndy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - April 2023
The snow has come and gone yet again, but luckily the new music discovery doesn’t stop either. There’s some new 90s-inspired but current sounding alternative rock, some quality R&B from a very prolific artist, some escape-ready ambient music, and so much more. The hardest about these list is cutting down to just 10 songs.
Read Moreskipperwizard "wizard I"
From gentle guitar melodies and fuzzy vocalization, to underlying synthesized moments that lead into total distortion, Liam Armstrong, otherwise known as skipperwizard, has created a soundscape of a world that is entirely their own.
Read MoreReview: Nur-D bares his entire soul on 'HVN'
Nur-D knows you got things to do. So when he puts out a 20-song album you can be assured he’ll make good use of every single second. He’s going to take you on the emotional journey he’s been through up to this point.
Read MoreAndy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - March 2023
The talent just keeps revealing itself. Whether it’s a new MC, a hard rocker belting his soul out, a group of women creating some of the best Americana, or a cancer survivor penning a song to those who have survived their own struggles, our great state is full of artists making original music. Hopefully this list continues to help you discover your new favorite.
Read MoreReview: Doyle Turner 'Sweet, Difficult Sounds'
Doyle Turner is one of those “y’all gather round” artists. This was evident right away when I saw him perform for the first time at the cozy, intimate 318 Cafe in Excelsior, Minnesota. And it’s just as prevalent on his new album, Sweet, Difficult Sounds.
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